The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.48
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 81 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 694
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 33.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Declan McArdle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPennine Way Primary School
Primary · 329m away
Inglewood Junior School
Primary · 635m away
Inglewood Infant School
Primary · 745m away
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Primary · 1.1km away
Scotby CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Petteril Bank School
Primary · 1.5km away
Norman Street Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Brook Street Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John Henry Newman Catholic School a selective school?
No. St John Henry Newman Catholic School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John Henry Newman Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School currently has 694 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Henry Newman Catholic School take?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic School?
St John Henry Newman Catholic School is in Carlisle, CA2 4NL, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Henry Newman Catholic School have a sixth form?
Yes, St John Henry Newman Catholic School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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